The red pot is as much the subject as the rubber plant — the vivid ceramic container anchoring the composition, the contrast between the rich greens of the Ficus Elastica's...
The red pot is as much the subject as the rubber plant — the vivid ceramic container anchoring the composition, the contrast between the rich greens of the Ficus Elastica's leaves and the intensity of the red beneath it. Clare Halifax's houseplant series often gives as much attention to the container as the plant, the pot as a designed object in its own right. Seven colours building the composition — the red alone requiring careful ink mixing. Halifax's clients include Liberty London and Farrow & Ball, both of whom have commissioned her for design projects demonstrating the same colour intelligence the Red Pot applies. Signed. £300.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Clare Halifax
Clare graduated from Loughborough University with a BA hons in Printed Textile Design. This was followed by an MA in Multi Disciplinary Printmaking from UWE which saw her work develop into Limited Edition Prints. Focusing on cityscapes, landscapes, botanicals and animals. Within each piece of work, design, pattern and colour, play an important part, adding depth and decoration to create a unique overall effect. Clients have included V&A Museum, ‘Coast’ Magazine, Liberty’s, Tate Online, Farrow & Ball, Huxleys Restaurant and the Berkley Group. Clare currently resides in London where she continues to be influenced by her everyday environment.